9 Hillcrest Avenue

Both a haven of leafy calm and lifestyle prize among the North Brighton verve, this exquisite reimagining of a century-old Californian promises the ultimate in adaptable luxury five doors from famous Bay Street. Serene and secure behind its high security fence, pronounced setback, easily kept gardens, and tuckpointed brick façade, the home is a statement in high-calibre living where flair, finesse, and functionality shape an environment made for today's family. Bay windows and an open fireplace create warmth and occasion in a relaxing front sitting room; an atmosphere harnessed and built upon in extraordinary spaces beyond. Sun filters through a garden void to bring joy and vitality to a central dining zone, while striking stone textures take centre-stage in a rear domain made for hospitality. A natural-stone island is joined in a gourmet kitchen by a deep walk-in pantry, abundant custom cabinetry, and a suite of class-leading Gaggenau appliances, while a soaring ceiling, backdrop of lush greenery, and second fireplace ensure every social evening is one to remember. Bi-fold doors merge inside and out to transform the home into a dream indoor-outdoor entertainer, with a built-in barbecue, open-air dining space, and uninterrupted rays perfect counterparts to a centrepiece pool and spa. Giving the option to live on a single level, a ground-floor guest room enjoys extensive robe space and a chic, dual-basin ensuite, complementing a luxe main bedroom above with its own walk-in robe, double-basin bathroom with a bathtub, and green vista to wake up to. Two further, upstairs bedrooms are accompanied by full-height robes, a lavish third bathroom, and open retreat/study for kids to claim as theirs, while high-end security and heating/cooling, herringbone parquetry, bespoke joinery, Nero tapware, heated towel rails, floor-to-ceiling sheers, ambient lighting, a feature powder room, large laundry, two-car garage, and remote-gate driveway complete a picture of pure prestige. Taking its place in an ultra-exclusive cul-de-sac seconds from the local Coles, popular cafés, diverse cuisine, and boutique retail, it's only metres to pristine parks, lively Martin Street, Brighton's finest private schools, and North Brighton Station making city access a breeze, while near acclaimed golf courses, the Golden Mile foreshore, and day-and-night buzz of iconic Church Street.